2003 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · CE53 HPU
2003 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 37,006 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CE53 HPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 37,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CE53 HPU Mileage History
- 11/09/202435,203 mi
- 27/08/202536,101 mi+898 mi
- 02/09/202536,102 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/202637,005 mi+903 mi
- 28/08/202637,006 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CE53 HPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Ka (CE53 HPU) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced by floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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